Making America Beautiful Again By Improving Our National Parks

The Executive Order emphasizes the preservation of national parks for future generations by focusing on:

• Increasing entry fees for foreign tourists.
• Improving affordability for U.S. residents.
• Expanding opportunities to enjoy national treasures.

Key Directives:

• Revenue Strategy:
  • The Secretary of the Interior will develop a strategy to increase entrance fees for non-residents and raise prices for various passes.
• Infrastructure Improvement:
  • Increased revenue will be used to enhance infrastructure and access to federal recreational areas.
• Enhancing Resident Services:
  • Efforts will be made to improve services for U.S. residents visiting national parks.
• Encouraging International Tourism:
  • Collaboration with the Secretary of State to promote American national parks to international tourists.
• Maintenance Backlog Review:
  • Examination of the National Park Service's maintenance backlog and actions to utilize the National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund for infrastructure improvement.
• Review of Recreational Access Rules:
  • Review existing rules related to public use to ensure alignment with this order, with a focus on benefiting U.S. residents.

Revocation:

• The Presidential Memorandum from January 12, 2017, regarding diversity and inclusion in national parks is revoked.

Implementation Notes:

• The order does not impede existing legal authorities or functions of other government entities.
• Implementation is subject to applicable law and available appropriations.
• No new enforceable rights or benefits are created by this order.

Publication Costs:

• Costs associated with this order's publication will be covered by the Department of the Interior.